Be Compassionate
/Part of what God desires for us in our relationships with others is to “be compassionate to one another.” Being compassionate means to be...
Read MoreInsight from "The Toughest Days of Grief"
/On no other day do we count so much on things or events to make us happy.Most of us grievers would just as soon be sick through the whole shebang!
Read MoreThe Greatest Gift Of All
/As the Christmas season approaches we are all thinking about gifts - ones we give to each other and ones we are hoping to receive. Many years ago . . .
Read MoreHoliday Strategy: Trimming
/If it is biblically mandated, do it. Something in this category is certainly going to be beneficial and healing, just the sort of activity you need to be involved in. This includes some time to worship. I know that the usual Christmas services could be overwhelming – with crowds and joyful music. Try to find a local “blue Christmas” service, planned for people just like you - hurting people. Plan to go to the smallest, probably the earliest, service at your church. Avoid the crowds but go and worship this God who came near. That’s what we are celebrating.
Read MoreHoliday Strategy: Delegating
/A grieving person is exhausted by grief, has a hard time concentrating and making decisions, and can’t think as agilely as they used to... All those skills are necessary for Christmas shopping. So what’s a parent to do?
Read MoreManaging The Holidays!
/We have just come through celebrating Thanksgiving and now the holiday pace really picks up with many celebrations right around the corner! Thank the Lord that because of His great love we are not consumed by the pressures of the holiday season. He is...
Read MoreA Good Time for Our H*VMI Family
/We thank the Lord for the H*VMI retreat this past weekend. A great time of fellowship, testimonies, lots of laughter, good meals, fun games and the opportunity to share in God's precious Word together and pray. In addition . . .
Read MoreThankful For God’s Peace
/What is the connection between letting the peace of Christ rule in our hearts and being thankful, having gratitude and giving thanks? In the above verses we are challenged with letting “the peace of Christ rule in our hearts.” Letting God’s peace “rule” means to let it be...
Read MoreThanksgiving Prayer for You
/My prayer for you this Thanksgiving is for a quiet (still) heart, eyes of faith to see His presence in your life and great courage to...
Read MoreAttitude Of Gratitude
/At this time of the year our hearts are drawn toward a particular holiday called “Thanksgiving”. The emphasis on this particular day is usually about...
Read MoreYou Can't Run Away
/Wherever I go, He is there. I can’t get away. I can’t hide. He sees from far away. He sees in the dark. I can’t leave His presence, because He is everywhere! He is being “with me” whether I like it or not. God is here. He won’t leave me and I can’t get away from Him.
Read MoreGod's Thoughts And Ways
/Have you ever thought about what God’s thoughts and ways are like? In these verses we see that His thoughts and ways are different than ours, even higher. The Hebrew word for "thoughts" also refers ...
Read MoreEverything We Need
/As every newlywed couple can tell you though, there is always an adjustment period as we learn about each other and grow in oneness. In this learning and adjusting period the Lord has shown me some refining that he wants to do in me. Never a fun process, but . . .
Read MoreThe Masks We Wear
/When you are protecting yourself, or someone who is relying on you through this valley of shadow, a mask can be useful and helpful. But you will only make progress through this valley when you unmask yourself in the presence of God
Read MoreOvercoming Fear
/Fear can cause us to have all kinds of reactions! Just like Johnny who was afraid of the dark, we too can react emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually to our fears. Emotional reactions can produce...
Read MoreWhat Is Fear?
/Fear can be defined as the paralyzing emotion that inhibits or restricts... Whatever the cause, fear can really immobilize us and keep us from walking forward and being productive in our relationships with God and others.
Read MoreThe Sovereign God loves you
/As Jesus knew the cross was looming ahead of Him, He begged His Father for release from this obligation. But He also submitted Himself to the will of His Father, because of love
Read MoreLost Expectations Turn to Anticipation
/What do you do with lost expectations? You've prayed and sought the mind of the Lord and believe He has answered in an amazing way. You feel uplifted and thankful for the direction you've received and life seems lighter. Then, the dream shatters. . . .
Read MoreLessons Learned In David's Pit - Part 2
/...lessons that David learned in his pit of depression... and helpful ways to deal with depression...
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